Mom Advocates for More Social Media Regulations as States Sue Meta

Meta, States Have Discussed Settling Teen Social Media Case

Meta Platforms Inc. and state attorneys general have discussed a possible mid-trial settlement of a blockbuster case accusing the company of deliberately designing Facebook and Instagram to addict teens, people familiar with the matter said.

The $1 trillion social media addiction trial has begun — is the disorder real?

Social media apps like Facebook and Instagram are addictive! At least that’s what four states proclaimed in a monster lawsuit that accuses Meta of fostering unsafe platforms for young users’ mental health and well-being. Together, the states seek $1.4 trillion in damages — nearly enough to bankrupt the entire company, while lawmakers get even more fuel to ram down restrictive age verification laws on Americans. The company faces an uphill battle…

Mom advocates for more social media regulations as states sue Meta

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 18: Shannon Heacock holds a photo of her son, 16-year-old Elijah, who allegedly died from impacts of social media, outside the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse on August 18, 2026 in Oakland, California. State attorneys general are alleging that Meta attempted to deceive the public by allowing features on their platforms, Facebook and Instagram, that harm children's mental health and are intended…

Shannon Heacock advocates for more social media regulations

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Kentucky mom advocates for more social media regulations as state leads court case against Meta - The Lexington Times

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